Gillespie Circuit and North Wilkin

Gillespie Circuit and North Wilkin

A fairly relaxed 5 day hut trip highlighted by Gillespie Pass, the Siberia Valley, and a nice detour into the North Wilkin Valley.
Day 1: Hike up the Young Valley to Young Hut
Day 2: Over Gillespie Pass and down to Siberia Hut after a detour to Crucible Lake
Day 3: Down to the Wilkin confluence and upstream to Top Forks Hut
Day 4: A nice morning day hike into the North Fork Valley before afternoon weather came in
Day 5: A quick hike down to Kerin Forks and a jet boat ride out to the Makarora